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Van Buren Public Water and Sewer System Rate Increases effective April 1, 2024

March 04, 2024

City of Van Buren Public Water and Sewer System Rate Increases effective April 1, 2024

Arkansas Act 605 of 2021 for the Oversight of Retail Water Providers requires and establishes specific criteria for periodic rate studies "based on the guidelines of the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation" and that "Rate Studies performed shall be an objective and unbiased review of the provider's fiscal status."

The Rate Studies shall include: Reports containing the following information for the current year and projections for the next five years:

A comprehensive cost analysis, including:
1. Operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses;
2. Financing expenses,...

April Showers Bring May Flowers...

April 02, 2024

Gardening is an excellent skillset and teaching tool. In any form, gardening teaches patience, self-confidence, pride of ownership, responsibility, math and planning skills, and many others. Most importantly, gardening teaches (anyone of all ages) resilience.

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